Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Africa's striker of the decade — Arsenal's Golden Boot winner and the fastest player over short distances in the Premier League.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shared the Premier League Golden Boot in 2019, scored twice in the 2020 FA Cup final, and was named African Player of the Year in 2015 — a career that at its height made him one of the most feared and fastest strikers in Europe. Borussia Dortmund developed him into one of Europe's most feared strikers — his pace over short distances was measured as among the fastest of any outfield player in European football. Arsenal paid £56 million for him in January 2018. He shared the Premier League Golden Boot in 2019. He won the FA Cup in 2020 — scoring twice in the final. He was named African Player of the Year in 2015. Arsenal stripped him of the captaincy in December 2021 citing a disciplinary breach before terminating his contract. He joined Barcelona and subsequently won La Liga and the Europa League. He represented Gabon throughout his career — his choice of national team reflecting a loyalty to his father's country rather than the easier path of representing France. His pace, finishing and the celebrity of his lifestyle — the cars, the chain jewellery — made him one of football's most recognisable global personalities.

Pacey striker with clinical finishing and strong movement in the box

One of Africa's greatest strikers who excelled in Bundesliga and Premier League

• FA Cup (2020)
• Premier League Golden Boot (2019)
• African Player of Year (2015)
• La Liga (2023)
• Europa League (2023)

Club Career

Club	Period	Fee	Apps	Goals
Barcelona	2022–2022	—	23	13
Arsenal	2018–2022	£56m	163	92
AC Ajaccio	2008–2009	—	37	8
Lille	2009–2010	—	14	2
Monaco	2010–2011	—	19	2
Saint-Étienne	2011–2013	—	54	41
Borussia Dortmund	2013–2018	€13m	213	141
Marseille	2022–2024	Free	51	30
Al Qadsiah	2024–2024	—	0	0
Gabon	—	—	83	30